Start Austin Hooper or Drew Sample?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEAustin HooperATL · TE44
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE60Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Austin Hooper and Drew Sample are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 50% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Austin Hooper vs Drew Sample comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Drew Sample in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Drew Sample?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Austin Hooper.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Drew Sample?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy). Drew Sample draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.